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Chicago Transit Authority 2433
Chicago Transit Authority 2433 is a stainless steel-bodied ‘L’ car built as part of the 2400-series of “high performance” elevated cars. The 2400s were the only rapid transit cars built by Boeing-Vertol, a division of airplane maker Boeing. Car 2433 is permanently coupled to identical car 2434 to form a
Chicago Transit Authority 2434
Chicago Transit Authority 2434 is a stainless steel-bodied ‘L’ car built as part of the 2400-series of “high performance” elevated cars. The 2400s were the only rapid transit cars built by Boeing-Vertol, a division of airplane maker Boeing. Car 2434 is permanently coupled to identical car 2433 to form “married
Chicago Rapid Transit 2872
Chicago Rapid Transit 2872 is a wood-bodied ‘L’ car built for the Metropolitan-West Side Elevated, a predecessor to CRT. It is one of only two cars from the “Met” preserved and is an example of the most modern cars that the MWSE operated. FUN FACT: This car would have carried
Chicago Great Western 4061
Chicago Great Western 4061 is an all-steel combine, or combination passenger-baggage car. It was used for local service on the CGW system in Illinois and Iowa. Cars like this were common on railroads, particularly on more lightly used lines where a full baggage car was unnecessary to carry express freight
Chicago & North Western 4103
C&NW 4103 is a steel-sheathed, wood-bodied commuter coach built to carry commuters between Chicago and the west and northwest suburbs. After it was retired, its body was used as a yard office in Clinton, Iowa until acquired by IRM. Builder: Pullman/Pullman-Standard Year Built: 1910 Seats: ?? Length: 68ft 4in Width:
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 6166
Burlington 6166 is an all-steel heavyweight commuter coach built for carrying passengers between Chicago and the western suburbs. After it was retired, it was converted into a “camp car” for housing maintenance-of-way crews. Builder: Pullman/Pullman-Standard Year Built: 1927 Seats: 84 Length: 79ft 2in Width: 8ft 5in Height: 14ft 2in Weight:
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 7128
Burlington 7128 was built as an all-steel heavyweight coach designed for use on the Burlington system in the Midwest and west. It was the victim of a fire while at IRM and has been cut down to the belt rail to make an open-air passenger car. Builder: CB&Q Aurora Shops
Chicago & North Western 7700
C&NW 7700 is an all-steel combine, or combination passenger-baggage car. It was built for commuter service between Chicago and the suburbs to the west and north. Cars like this were used on commuter trains mainly for transporting passengers’ luggage and express items such as newspapers. Builder: American Car & Foundry
Chicago & North Western 8202
C&NW 8202 is a streamlined Railway Post Office/express/baggage car. Cars like this were hauled in passenger trains and were used for carrying passengers’ luggage, express freight, and other less-than-car-load (LCL) shipments. This car was also fitted with an RPO section for carrying mail. FUN FACT: If you’re a longtime IRM
Chicago & North Western 8609
C&NW 8609 is an all-steel heavyweight baggage/RPO (Railway Post Office) car. Cars like this were hauled in passenger trains and were used for carrying passengers’ luggage, express freight, and other less-than-car-load (LCL) shipments. This car was also fitted with an RPO section for carrying mail. Builder: Pullman Year Built: 1910